Geography
Which mountains separate South Asia from the rest of Asia?
Himalayas
What two great empires shaped ancient South Asia?
Mauryan and Gupta
Who is considered the universal spirit of Hinduism?
Brahman
What practice from ancient South Asia is now used worldwide for wellness?
Yoga
Which mathematical concept from South Asia is essential to modern math and technology?
concept of zero
What is a large landmass smaller than a continent?
subcontinent
Which empire first unified much of northen South Asia in 321 B.C.E.?
Mauryan Empire
According to karma, what happens after good actions?
Rebirth to a higher form of life
What caves contained rich Buddhist art showing devotion?
Ajanta Caves
Whagt structure was built to honor the Buddha and hold sacred relics?
Which natural even brings seasonal rains that farmers depend on?
monsoons
Which empire is known for a golden age of art, literature, and science?
Gupta Empire
What teaches that suffering comes from desire and can be ended?
The Four Noble Truths
What were the sacred writings memorized and recited by Brahmin?
Vedas
What two things helped prevent rust on the Iron Pillar of Delhi?
Advanced metallurgy and climate
Which river was home to one of the world's earliest civilizations in South Asia?
Indus River
How did Chandragupta Maurya maintain control of his empire?
A strong centralized government
Siddhartha Guitama founded what religion?
Buddhism
What group migrated into South Asia around 1900-1500 B.C.E.?
Aryans
What is Ayurveda?
Ancient medical practice using natural remedies
What major trade route connected South Asia with other regions during the Gupta Empire?
The Silk Road
Which leader build hospitals, roads, and stone pillars with moral teachings?
Ashoka
Who used nonviolent resistance partly inspired by Jainism to gain independence for India?
Mohandas Gandhi
What was the purpose of literature like the Panchatantra?
Teach wisdom and moral lessons
Who pioneered algebra and astronomy during the Gupta period?
Aryabhata